Yuva (2004)

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Directed by Mani Ratnam, Yuva follows three very different youngsters: idealistic student and aspiring politician Michael (Ajay Devgan); Arjun (Vivek Oberoi), who dreams of immigrating to the United States; and Lallan (Abhishek Bachchan) from the wrong side of the tracks. The three cross paths after… More Directed by Mani Ratnam, Yuva follows three very different youngsters: idealistic student and aspiring politician Michael (Ajay Devgan); Arjun (Vivek Oberoi), who dreams of immigrating to the United States; and Lallan (Abhishek Bachchan) from the wrong side of the tracks. The three cross paths after an accident on a local bridge, and before any of them realize what has happened, they've embarked on a life-altering exchange of ideas, perspectives, and far-reaching life experiences. The film features Abhishek Bachchan, Ajay Devgan, Vivek Oberoi, Rani Mukherjee, Esha Deol, and Kareena Kapoor. ~ Tracie Cooper, Rovi

Rating, Runtime: Unrated, 2 hr. 48 min.
Directed By: Mani Ratnam
Genres: Drama, Romance, Musical & Performing Arts, Art House & International, Classics

In Theaters: May 21, 2004 Wide
On DVD: Oct 30, 2004
Studio: Net Effect

Critic Reviews

Ed Halter, Village Voice
Spins a tripartite tale around familiar Bollywood obsessions, here reinfused with new life via clever use of a Pulp Fiction structure.
Dave Kehr, New York Times
Mani Ratnam's Bollywood feature has a sharp political edge that is rare in Hindi-language films.
Michael Dequina, TheMovieReport.com
Offers a lot more substance in both content and performance than most films, regardless of the nation of origin; that it is a product of an industry known for candy floss fluff makes it all the more noteworthy.
Maitland McDonagh, TV Guide's Movie Guide
The kind of juicy, overwrought narrative that was once a Hollywood staple.